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The Winter Tree
A new ghost story set in Victorian England.
This 24-page chapbook is printed in two colors, with several interior illustrations, each chap packaged in a uniquely illustrated envelope, in a numbered and signed edition of 150 copies.
This 24-page chapbook is printed in two colors, with several interior illustrations, each chap packaged in a uniquely illustrated envelope, in a numbered and signed edition of 150 copies.
24 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2016
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About the author
Alison Littlewood
122 books170 followersAlison Littlewood was raised in Penistone, South Yorkshire, and went on to attend the University of Northumbria at Newcastle (now Northumbria University). Originally she planned to study graphic design, but “missed the words too much” and switched to a joint English and History degree. She followed a career in marketing before developing her love of writing fiction.
Her first book, A Cold Season (2011), was selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club and described as ‘perfect reading for a dark winter’s night.’
Alison's latest novel is The Crow Garden (2017), is a tale of obsession set amidst Victorian asylums and séance rooms.
You can find her living with her partner Fergus in deepest Yorkshire, England, in a house of creaking doors and crooked walls. She loves exploring the hills and dales with her two hugely enthusiastic Dalmatians and has a penchant for books on folklore and weird history, Earl Grey tea and semicolons.
She is on Twitter as @Ali__L
Her first book, A Cold Season (2011), was selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club and described as ‘perfect reading for a dark winter’s night.’
Alison's latest novel is The Crow Garden (2017), is a tale of obsession set amidst Victorian asylums and séance rooms.
You can find her living with her partner Fergus in deepest Yorkshire, England, in a house of creaking doors and crooked walls. She loves exploring the hills and dales with her two hugely enthusiastic Dalmatians and has a penchant for books on folklore and weird history, Earl Grey tea and semicolons.
She is on Twitter as @Ali__L
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July 9, 2016
The new chapbook by Alison Littlewood titled “The Winter Tree” concerns a man named Arthur Geddes. Arthur is in love again. Perhaps he shouldn’t be. Arthur has made a mistake in his pursuit and betrothal of a new woman. Yet Arthur is plagued by memories of his recently deceased mother and the haunting memories of his previous love interest.
The setting is near the turn of the century Victorian times. Things were different then, and as Ms. Littlewood shows us in this tale of haunting and Victorian manors, I came away from this story with the impression that what I had just read was a tale of sizzling madness. Has Arthur been so overcome by grief that he has lost his grip on reality ?
These are questions you must answer yourself when reading this stunningly produced Chapbook from White Noise Press. The publisher, artist Keith Minion, has created an excellent example of how to create a chapbook that has an exquisite binding, deckled edges, mango endpapers and mighty fine beautiful artwork.
Worth seeking out but I’m sure in limited supply.
This is copy 11 of 150 copies printed. The chapbook is signed and numbered by Alison Littlewood.
The setting is near the turn of the century Victorian times. Things were different then, and as Ms. Littlewood shows us in this tale of haunting and Victorian manors, I came away from this story with the impression that what I had just read was a tale of sizzling madness. Has Arthur been so overcome by grief that he has lost his grip on reality ?
These are questions you must answer yourself when reading this stunningly produced Chapbook from White Noise Press. The publisher, artist Keith Minion, has created an excellent example of how to create a chapbook that has an exquisite binding, deckled edges, mango endpapers and mighty fine beautiful artwork.
Worth seeking out but I’m sure in limited supply.
This is copy 11 of 150 copies printed. The chapbook is signed and numbered by Alison Littlewood.
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November 5, 2016Review copy
Winter Tree is a new chapbook from White Noise Press. The book itself is a thing of beauty. The paper stock is a cut above and the illustrations by publisher Keith Minnion are exquisite.
Then there is Alison Littlewood's lovely tale. A charming ghost story of sorts. A tale of promises made, forgotten, and remembered too late.
The source of the story's title is a touching moment of young love.
Winter Tree is available through White Noise Press. For their complete list of chapbooks visit them online at http://www.whitenoisepress.com/shelf/
Recommended.
Alison Littlewood was raised in Penistone, South Yorkshire, and went on to attend the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. Originally she planned to study graphic design, but “missed the words too much” and switched to a joint English and History degree. She followed a career in marketing before developing her love of writing fiction.
Winter Tree is a new chapbook from White Noise Press. The book itself is a thing of beauty. The paper stock is a cut above and the illustrations by publisher Keith Minnion are exquisite.
Then there is Alison Littlewood's lovely tale. A charming ghost story of sorts. A tale of promises made, forgotten, and remembered too late.
The source of the story's title is a touching moment of young love.
Winter Tree is available through White Noise Press. For their complete list of chapbooks visit them online at http://www.whitenoisepress.com/shelf/
Recommended.
Alison Littlewood was raised in Penistone, South Yorkshire, and went on to attend the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. Originally she planned to study graphic design, but “missed the words too much” and switched to a joint English and History degree. She followed a career in marketing before developing her love of writing fiction.
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